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Hobby-X 2025: All Things Arts and Crafts at This Massive Expo

Hobby-X events in Joburg | What's on in Joburg

Calling all craft lovers and hobbyists, Hobby-X returns to Johannesburg this year with a fresh new theme, ‘Retro Rewind’. Taking place from 1 to 4 May at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, South Africa’s premier craft and hobby exhibition is bringing a nostalgic charm to the crafts table with a modern twist. Classic trends, styles, […]

Best South African Chocolate Brands to Support

South African chocolate | What's on in Joburg

South African chocolate labels have been making waves for their delectable small-scale offering. And, as Johannesburg is a city of many businesses, from giant outfits to small side projects, we like to keep it local as best we can. Keeping that in mind, let’s take a look at some of Jozi’s favourite local chocolate brands. […]

All the Biggest Upcoming Concerts in Joburg and Pretoria: Diarise Now!

Upcoming concerts guide

Bookmark this page! We’re keeping it updated with the latest announcements of high octane shows and concerts in Joburg that you need to know about.  You can anticipate artists of all stripes taking centre stage everywhere from stadium shows to intimate local gigs. Read on for What’s on in Joburg’s roundup of all the biggest […]

Curated Lounge

Curated Lounge FA

Johannesburg’s first and only cocktail bar is dedicated to the world of whisky, and tucked away in Bedfordview

Cat Person Movie Review

A movie that lives up the allure of a suspenseful psychological thriller with comedic undertones. Cat Person captivates the audience unfolding in mystery and overall tension like a pandora’s box. You can expect mystery and intrigue from an ambiguous theme that begs the question – is online dating or texting with someone you don’t know […]

Get Out of Town: 5 Unusual Day Trips from Jozi

There is plenty to do in Joburg and surrounds – from seeing theatre, to exploring the abundance of heritage museums, and even going on a safari in one of the national parks in close range. But what about the weird but wonderful tidbits of adventure that not many know are right within their reach?

Live Music Venues In Johannesburg

live music

We list some of the best venues for live music in Johannesburg where Jazz, Blues and Cover Bands all perform their hearts out for an evening to remember

Review: Liliesleaf Farm

Liliesleaf

It is a place steeped in history, with a fair share of mystery and intrigue thrown in. As an embodiment of apartheid resistance and the liberation movement which helped to shape the new South Africa, it is not only a historical site but, with its heritage status and a clutch of awards, it is arguably the best museum in Johannesburg.

Review: SAB World of Beer Tour

SAB World of Beer

World of Beer is clearly an established and slick operation. It’s a sensory experience where not only do you get to taste the beer, but to see, smell, touch and hear all things involved in the process and history of brewing.

Review: Zip2000 at Sun City

zip 2000

It’s not everyday that one gets to be suspended in the air without the sinking feeling of free-falling, but rather the elation of soaring. What is particularly appealing about this zip slide compared to others is that you lie on your stomach in a canvas bag of sorts instead of sitting in a harness.

tashas Cafe

tashas Cafe

Beautiful food. Stunning environments. Engagingly delivered.

Free WiFi Spots in Joburg

Conquer your to-do list while on the go – these 5 cafes and restaurants in the Johannesburg area offer customers free access to WiFi for an unlimited time. And while you’re at it, why not grab a lunch or coffee?

Review: Croc City

Croc City

Croc City offers a combination of hands-on wildlife experience and an education on all things reptilian and crocodilian. Owner Anton and guide Roann are both incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about all the resident creatures, including nine of Africa’s ten deadliest snakes.

Lexi’s Eatery

Lexi's Eatery

A plantbased eatery presenting moral and eco-friendly options.

Sneak Peek of Design Joburg Collective 2021

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Design Joburg Collective is back and has quickly embedded itself into the creative fabric of Kramerville’s lifestyle and design scene following its launch earlier this year. This suburb-sized showcase is now expanding for its summer edition from 28-31 October. We’ve rounded up the most renowned brands to feature to give you a little taste of […]

Karoo Café

Karoo Café

A creative hub offering the best of Karoo hospitality.

Joburg 10K Cityrun

Joburg 10k Cityrun

24 Sept | One of SA’s largest and most successful road races gone virtual.

Angel Shack

Angel Shack

Manufactures of cool and simple workstations.

Ubik Home

UBIK Home

Suppliers of perfectly curated urban furniture.

Homewood

Homewood

A range of crafted indoor, patio and outdoor furniture.

Perfect Picnic Experiences

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If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise. Here at What’s On In Joburg, we’ve been on a hunt to find you some extra outdoorsy fun with friends and family for when the mood feels as glorious as the warm purple-pink hue of a weekend sunset. PICNICS IN THE […]

The Gallivanting Goose

Gallivanting Goose

An exciting team building and engagement solution through an interactive mobile application.

Park Acoustics

Park Acoustics

This popular monthly outdoor live music concert returns.

Scavenger Hunt.com

Scavenger Hunt.com

Epic scavenger hunts to help players explore and experience their city!

Sorbet Man

sorbet man

A male grooming bar that offers barbering, massages, waxes, nails & more.

Oxwagon Lodge

Oxwagon Lodge

A unique stay in a real oxwagon including traditional meals.

Town Treasure

Town Treasure

A treasury of great food, stories, and good finds.

Adopt a Donkey

Donkeys

A safe haven for abused donkeys offering adoption days.

Cowboy Town

Cowboy

A family entertainment venue and marketplace with a western theme.

Review: Bounce Trampoline Park

Bounce Trampoline Park

Bouncing may famously be what Tiggers do best, but Jo’burgers can now jump for joy and give Tigger a run for his money, because Australian trampoline sensation Bounce has landed in Jozi.

Review: Pay Back the Curry

Pay Back the Curry

The whole show is incredibly sharp and barbed, but what makes it more special is how Van Graan and director Rob van Vuuren vary the pace, mood and emotions so magnificently.

Garden World

Garden World

A beautifully landscaped gardens that is one of the best-kept secret destinations in Jozi.

Sesli Blankets

Sesli Blankets

Manufacturers of beautiful, quality blankets that last a lifetime.

Crazykidz Farmyard

Farmyard

The Crazykids Farmyard is a family-friendly day trip as well as a party venue.

Great Dinner Ideas for Meat-Free Mondays

meat-free mondays

Meat Free Mondays is a movement that encourages people to eat a meatless meal one day per week (you can guess which day that is :). It’s time to revamp your Monday meals and make them filling, tasty and delicious with a touch of creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or just getting started, we’ve gone […]

Review: Play at Height

Play at Height

Have you ever driven along Witkoppen Road in Fourways and seen the large black crane-like structure by Pineslopes shopping centre? It’s not a crane. It’s far more exciting than that.

The Playhouse

Playhouse

Gauteng’s premier indoor play centre and party venue.

The Munro Hotel

Munro Hotel

The hotel is surrounded by waterfalls, exotic plants and panoramic views of Johannesburg’s garden city.

The Green Butler

Green Butler

Sourcing fruits, vegetables, and health-related supplements to keep healthy.

Fairlawns Spa

Fairlawns Spa

A Balinese-style spa that offers a range of Asian inspired treatments.

Eco Diva

Eco Diva

Skincare solutions that are found in nature.

Coppa Wellness

Coppa Wellness

Pure copper bottles that purify, ionize and alkalize water.

Chasing Bees

chasing bees

A family-owned South African business specialising in men’s swimwear.

Lindt SA

Lindt

Lindt offers a range of luxurious chocolates.

Drink Nil

Drink Nil

Alcohol-free alternatives to your favourite drinks.

Roving Bantu

roving bantu

An eatery, a living museum and a Kultural base

Comic Warehouse

Comic Warehouse

Comic Warehouse features various comic books and pop-culture merchandise

Field 19 Paintball

Field 19

Tactical outdoor games where players try to eliminate opponents with balls of paint.

Le Kreamery

Le Kreamery

Le Kreamery offers an array of cuisine and speciality desserts

Kleine Rijke

Kleine Rijke hosts their Pizza Sunday and Feastbox Saturday events at the heritage farm

Willow Feather Farm

Willow Feather Farm

Enjoy a day out with the family in the gardens, animal farmyard and a picnic.

Nirox Foundation

Nirox Foundation

The NIROX Foundation is home to a 30 hectares sculpture park featuring local and international artists

Lion & Safari Day Park

Lion & Safari Day Park

The Lion & Safari Day Park is home to countless wildlife hosting interactive drives and numerous outdoor activities

Swiitchbeauty

An online South African make-up and skincare company.

Jutti Bela by Bela & Co

Jutti Bela

A luxury footwear brand that offers handmade, genuine leather and exclusive designer juttis.

Acoustic Fridays

Acoustic Fridays

Enjoy an authentic Italian dinner while being entertained by an acoustic performance.

Artisan Weekly Fair

The Artisan Weekly Fair invites fans of great art, music, and culinary design to come for a local shopping experience.

Mowana Spa

Mowana Spa

Start with pampering body treatments and an afternoon tea at this quiet spa in Johannesburg tucked away in Fourways

Oakfield Farm Bridal Expo

Bridal Expo

Meet over 180 Top SA Wedding Specialists, a spectacular free Fashion Show, food, live entertainment and prizes up for grabs.

Reading Matters

Reading Matters

Reading Matters is a platform that provides educational books and resources and YouTube video stories for young learners.

BOS Shots

BOS Brands launches four BOS Shots that boast health properties

WildEarth safariLIVE

Livestream of the African wilderness available on WildEarth’s YouTube channel.

Peek Handmade

Peek Handmade is an online platform that allows local craftspeople to showcase their products.

Kids Gym Virtual

The Kids Gym Virtual

The Kids Gym is keeping children active during the lockdown period with The Kids Gym Virtual classes.

Yuppiechef Fomobox

Yuppiechef Fomobox

The Yuppiechef Fomobox is a food on monthly order box delivered right to your doorstep.

Review: Global Citizen at FNB Stadium

Global Citizen

…’the Global Citizen concert was not just about gathering together to enjoy incredible music, it was for a cause: the aim to eradicate extreme poverty.’

Review: The Sound of Music

sound of music

So although you may not be able to catch a moonbeam in your hand, you can catch the Sound of Music. Do it before it says, “so long, farewell.”

Review: When In Doubt Say Darling

When in Doubt Say Darling

“Reviewing a Pieter Dirk Uys-performance nowadays (especially for his fans) is like critiquing an annual Saturday evening dinner party at your best friends’ place.”

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Review: Alan Committie in Planet Mirth

Alan Committie Planet Mirth

“His humour is faster than an AK-47 as he uses words like candifloss bullets that hit your soft spots with the speed of a taxi in the yellow lane.”

Review: Spirit Tasting at Merriment & Co

Spirit Tasting

“Being somewhat ‘tequila-phobic’, I was apprehensive to try Sierra’s Tequila range. But Sierra Spiced Tequila instantly impressed me with its layering of orange and cinnamon notes.”

Review: A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

“The team behind this production have used extreme creativity to tell the entire tale with only two people on stage. And therein lies its charm.”

Yoga 4 Kids

Yoga 4 Kids

Yoga 4 Kids offers yoga classes for children as well as children’s yoga teacher training at various studios and schools in Johannesburg.

Review: Cinderella on Ice

cinderella on ice

“Sugar and spice and with a touch of vice, that’s what regular fairy tales are made of. Add aerial flights and daredevils on ice, that’s what Cinderella on Ice is made of.”

Review: A Handful of Keys

A Handful of Keys

“Expect send-ups of famous musicians, parodies, glittery zebra wellies, awesome piano playing, and even a cheeky bit of nudity.”

Review: +Live+ Reunion Tour

live

“Insisting on playing all their instruments in real-time – in an era when most international bands are supremely reliant on computers and pre-programmed sequencing – ensured an impactful set.”

Review: Evita The Musical

Evita the Musical

“A controversial figure in real life, the Eva Peron portrayed in Evita is not particularly likeable, but certainly she appears as a fascinating force of nature.”

Review: Snow White The Ballet

Snow White JOburg Ballet

“It’s almost impossible to believe that the elegant ballerinas of the opening and closing scenes are also the chubby, silly, slapstick Forest People.”

Review: Rosebank Artfest

Canaletto and the Art of Venice

“The Exhibition On Screen at Rosebank Mall Cinema Nouveau takes us on a tour of over 200 paintings, drawings and prints by Canaletto and some of his 18th Century counterparts.”

Review: Bastille

Bastille

“The band’s lead singer Dan Smith is a formidable presence who animates the performance with a vocal showmanship that is fitting of the international sensation the band has become.”

New South African film set to bring the best moves

Pop Lock ‘n Roll is a new local film about finding the strength to dance again despite life and its unexpected, heart-breaking curveballs. Set to open on 29 September, the cast is led by avid hip hop dancer and ‘Isidingo’ mainstay Maurice Paige, and singer-songwriter and actress Yasirah Bhelz. 

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